Draft Day is Here
Published on June 7, 2016 under North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Springfield Jr. Blues News Release
The 2016 NAHL Entry Draft kicks off today at 1pm Central. Fans can follow along LIVE at nahldraft.com and listen live on fasthockey.com. Of course fans can always follow along on via twitter by visiting the social section of the app.
Springfield will have 12 total selections in the drft and select 12th in the draft order. The draft order is determined in reverse order of their finish in the 2015-16 NAHL regular-season standings.
Springfield will be looking to fill several spots due to the high number of player advancements in the past couple of seasons. Since the start of the '14-'15 season Springfield has advanced 13 players to the USHL and this past season had eleven Division 1 and three Division 3 committed players on the roster.
"We work hard all year with scouts and partners to identify high caliber players that fit our culture" Coach Zasowski stated "and today begins the process of getting those players in Springfield colors."
Be sure to check back for the Srpingfield Draft Wrap Up with interviews and profiles on the draft picks.
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